Renard Beleizer Ellis Apr 1, 1972 - Feb 14, 1987

RENARD BELEIZER ELLIS April1, 1972- February 14, 1987 Our beloved son was born to the union of Beleizer and Hattie B. Ellis.

   In his Christian life, Renard accepted  7, he was aware of being baptized and living his life the way the Lord expected him to live. He was baptized and Christened at New Pleasant Hill B.C. in L.A. , under the leadership of Pastor Melvin Hill. Renard was enthusiastic in his work for the Lord. He was a member of the young adult usher board and the Sunday School. He also attended Monday night youth meetings. During our 1985 Sweethearts on Parade, he won two trophies, Third Prize, and "The Best Dressed", for we will always remember Renard as looking the best and being the best.

In Renard's school life, he first attended Normandie Avenue Christian Grammar School and Woodcrest Avenue   Elementary School . From there he graduated from Bret Harte Jr. High ~ School, where he was active in many school activities. He especially loved the school band, in which he played the saxophone so very well. Renard was active on the Bret Harte basketball team. He went on to attend George Washngton Preparatory High School , where he was a freshmen. There he joined the high schoo drama class and was an active member of ROTC. Renard loved school and studied hard because he wanted to be the best at his goal in life. His favorite hobby was auto mechanics.

   Renard has gone on to a better place, but he leaves beautiful memories and loving people to cherish them: His parents, Beleizer and Hattie B. Ellis, one si!\ter, Tremaine Ellis, two brothers, Dary and Shannon Ellis, one grandmother, Mrs. Roberta Adams, one great-grandmo1her , Mrs. Hattie Sims, one sister-in-Iaw, Merriam Ellis, and a host of very dear cousins and special friends who loved him very much.

   No words can describe Renard. To know him was 10 love him.

   Renard, we all love you so much. We will miss your beautiful smile, your thirst for love among all people and we will especially miss your love for music and your expertise for the finer things in life.

Your Mother and Father,

Hattie and Beleizer Ellis and Family